Miami Union

August 28, 1890 

KNOOP, ELIZABETH FRANCES - Elizabeth Frances, daughter of John and Margaret Farver, and beloved wife of John T. Knoop, was born July 6, 1843 and died at her beautiful home, near Troy, O., August 17, 1890, aged 47 years, 1 month, and 11 days.  She was married to Mr, Knoop, May 21, 1868.  Her married life was an exceptionally happy one, though for very much of the time she was an invalid in fact.  She endured her suffering, however, with an absolutely uncomplaining spirit and with a cheerful and happy heart.  With a sweet disposition she combined a most affectionate and appreciated spirit, and friends could but be happy in her presence.  And she had many friends, for she was widely known and loved with a tender affection wherever known.  Very few could forget suffering self more readily, or more willingly and cheerfully minister to others.  Her last sickness was of but a few days and was attended with unusual suffering, but all was borne with that sweet fortitude and beautiful Christian resignation which characterized her entire life.  She was conscious to the last, and almost from the first seemed to realize that the final sickness had come.  Nor did she fear the change that would transform her into a citizen of the new life.  She calmly made all necessary preparations, and spoke of going home with a sweet tranquility that assured all the dear ones receding from her that with her all was well.  Affection for husband, mother and sister was never more intense, nor appreciation of their devotion never more fervent, but to be absent from the body of infirmity and at rest in the house not made with hands was a refreshing, tranquilizing, and transporting thought, and filled her with a wealth of satisfaction.  Loved ones went with her to the parting way and others met her at the thither shore.  Triumphantly she went abroad and entered into the "home of the soul."  The very devoted husband has the deepest sympathy of all hearts, while the aged mother shares the pity of a host.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. P. Watson, her former pastor, Tuesday afternoon, August 9th, very many being present at the last sad ceremonies.                       COM.

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